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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM E-DRIVE Completes Two Years; 26.59 Lakh EVs Sold under Scheme
On 29 September 2026, the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), completed two years since its notification on 29 September 2024.

• As of June 2026, around 26.59 lakh Electric Vehicles (EVs) had been sold under the scheme.

Overview of PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Timeline: Announced in September 2024 and implemented from 1 October 2024, PM E-DRIVE was initially introduced for two years and later extended in August 2025 till 31 March 2028.
Categories: The categories covered include:

• E (Electric)-2 Wheelers (e-2Ws),
• e-3 Wheelers (e-3Ws) including registered e-rickshaws & e-carts and L5
• e-Ambulances, e-Trucks, e-Buses, charging infra, and upgradation of testing agencies.

Incentive: Registered e-2Ws receive an incentive of Rs 2,500/kWh (kilowatt-hour) (capped at Rs 5,000 per vehicle).

• This applies to vehicles priced up to Rs 1.5 lakh ex-factory, with a total fund allocation of Rs 2,767 Cr.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan Reconstituted 24 DRSCs
In October 2026, Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha (the Lower House of the Parliament) along with Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (CP) Radhakrishnan, Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) reconstituted the 24 Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) for the 2026–27 term.

• As per the official notification, the term of these committees will be effective from September 26, 2026.

Key Details of the Composition:
Committee on Finance: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed chairperson of  the committee on Finance that includes 21 members from Lok Sabha and 10 members from Rajya Sabha.
Committee on External Affairs: It will be headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The committee comprises 21 members from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.
Committee on Defence: Radha Mohan Singh (BJP) has been appointed as its new head.

India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’ Begins in Uttarakhand
In October 2026, the inaugural edition of the India–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint Bilateral Military Exercise ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’ commenced at the Foreign Training Node (FTN), Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, involving the Indian Army (IA) and the UAE Army.

• The two-week high-altitude exercise, conducted from 5 to 18 October 2026, aims to enhance interoperability, mutual understanding, and military cooperation between two armies.

About Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026:
Participation: The exercise involves 92 personnel, including IA Bhairav Battalion troops (46 personnel) and UAE Army Mountain Infantry Battalion troops (46 personnel), with women officers and combatants engaged in specialised roles.
Training Activities: It includes joint planning, tactical drills, firing practices, surveillance grid setup, drone operations, and integrated field exercises, along with endurance training, rock climbing, and obstacle courses
Focus: The exercise focuses on technology-enabled operations and exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for mountainous terrain.

Odisha Launches India’s First MICE Incentive Portal to Boost Business Tourism
In October 2026, the Government of Odisha launched India’s first dedicated digital portal for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism to streamline incentive applications, facilitate approvals and position Odisha as a premier destination for corporate events.

• The portal was launched by Deputy Chief Minister(CM) and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida during the 7th Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

About MICE Incentive Portal:
Objective: The digital portal will market Odisha as a destination for corporate conventions and large-scale events while enabling event organisers and tourism operators to apply for State financial incentives through a dedicated online mechanism.
Policy Support: Under the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy, 2026, incentives are available for MICE organisers, event managers, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), tour operators and hotel owners organising large-scale events in Odisha.
Incentive: From 1 April to 30 September, eligible MICE events can receive Rs 1,000 per room per day for a minimum booking of 100 rooms per day in 3-star or above hotels, provided at least 50% of occupants are from outside Odisha.

MeitY Launches IndiaAI CAIK in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam
In October 2026, , the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under its IndiaAI Mission, launched the MeitY-IndiaAI Centre of Excellence(CoE) in Artificial Intelligence(AI), Thiruvananthapuram, known as the Centre for AI in Keralam (CAIK), in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam.

• The CAIK aims to strengthen applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, innovation, startups and entrepreneurship in India.

About Centre for AI in Keralam (CAIK):
Implementation: Digital University Kerala will serve as the Implementing Agency, with Innovation Incubator Advisory Private Limited as the Industry Partner.
Key Focus Areas: CAIK will focus on healthcare, climate and disaster resilience, sustainability, e-governance, public systems and agriculture.
AI Ecosystem: The Centre will support applied AI research, AI startups, datasets and infrastructure, public-sector AI and talent development.
First Cohort: The Centre announced its first cohort of 15 AI startups across Pre-incubation, Incubation, and Acceleration Programmes, covering Healthcare and MedTech, Climate and AgriTech, Legal Technology, Enterprise and Document AI, Industrial Applications, Edge AI, and Intelligent Camera Technologies.
Other Launches: Adani Skills & Education (ASE) and Kachchh University launched a CoE for Green Energy at the university campus in Bhuj, Gujarat, to train local youth for renewable energy employment, address skilled manpower needs, and train over 10,000 students annually.

IICT Signs Five MoUs at FICCI FRAMES 2026 to Strengthen AVGC-XR Ecosystem
In September 2026, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with organisations from the media, entertainment, technology and esports sectors at Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) FRAMES 2026, Mumbai, Maharashtra, to strengthen India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem.

• The IICT signed MoUs with Motion Picture Association (MPA) India, Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT), Kerala, E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF), RioWood, and Warm Up Ventures.

About Five MoUs:
MPA India: Promotes industry-academia engagement, knowledge exchange, student exposure, and learning opportunities.
C-DIT Kerala: Supports the Kerala AVGC-XR CoE through curriculum development, faculty training, internships, startup incubation, technology support and global industry linkages.
ESGF: Strengthens the esports ecosystem through training, infrastructure, research, standards, events and international partnerships.
RioWood: Focuses on education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media technologies, including scholarships, workshops, startup support, localisation and Digital Rights Management (DRM).
Warm Up Ventures: Supports IICT-linked startups through mentorship, funding and investor connections.
About FICCI: Established in 1927 on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi by G. D. Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas, the FICCI is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.

TDB Signs Agreement with BigEndian Semiconductors for Rs 130 Crore RDI Support
On 5 October 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of  Science & Technology(MoS&T), signed an agreement with BigEndian Semiconductors to provide Rs 130 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund for Project VeerAI .

• The project aims to develop an indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) Vision System-on-Chip (SoC) on a sovereign technology platform.

About Project VeerAI:
Objective: Project VeerAI aims to develop a camera-focused AI Vision SoC for secure and application-specific use cases, particularly in surveillance and other critical sectors.
Technology Development: Under the RDI support, BigEndian will advance Project VeerAI from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-5 to TRL-9 through development, validation, integration, testing and scale-up toward commercial readiness.
Support:  TDB will provide financial support through Optional Convertible Debt (OCD) under the RDI Fund. The project has a total cost of Rs 260 crore.
capabilities and reducing dependence on external semiconductor supply chains.
About TDB: Established under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995, functions under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) to support indigenous technology development and commercialisation.

India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for Joint Crediting Mechanism
In September 2026, India and Japan jointly launched the Operational Manual for the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in New Delhi, Delhi to promote advanced low-carbon technologies, mobilise climate finance, facilitate technology cooperation, and support high-integrity emission reductions and removals in India.
Highlights of the Joint Crediting Mechanism:
Dignitaries: The Operational Manual was jointly launched by H.E. Keiichi Ono, Ambassador of Japan to India, and Tanmay Kumar, then Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Framework:  The launch operationalises bilateral cooperation between India and Japan under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on 7 August 2025 and adoption of the Rules of Implementation (RoI) on 8 June 2026.
Manual: Covers the JCM project cycle from Project Idea Note submission to JCM credit issuance and authorisation.
Implementation: Marks the transition from institutional preparation to implementation and establishes a clear, transparent and comprehensive procedural framework for JCM activities.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Highlighted Progress in Forest cover, Restoration and Climate action at COFO 28 in Rome, Italy
In October 2026, India highlighted that it has made significant progress in   forest cover, restoration and climate action, expanding its forest and tree cover, which  now stands at 82.74 million hectares (mn ha), accounting for 25.17% of the country’s geographical area, at the 28th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO Committee) on Forestry (COFO 28) held from from September 28 to October 2, 2026 in Rome, Italy.
About COFO 28:
Biennial Session: The  session is organized every two years (biennial), bringing together 128 member countries that include ministers, heads of forest services, senior government officials and partner organisations, to discuss global forestry issues.
Theme: Held alongside the 10th World Forest Week organised under the theme “Forests for food, resilience and prosperity”.
Chairperson: COFO 28 was chaired by Pierre Taty of the Republic of the Congo.
India’s Representation: India participated through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and presented its national statement on forest and landscape restoration.
FAO Report: During the session, the FAO released its latest flagship report titled “The State of the World’s Forests 2026: Restoring Forests and Landscapes – The Way Forward for a Sustainable Future”, providing  a comprehensive global assessment of land degradation and outlines practical strategies for scaling up high-quality Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR).

• Land Degradation: The report revealed that nearly 1.56 billion ha of land, representing 10% of the world’s total land area and is approximately 5.2 times the size of India, has been degraded globally.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Adani Power and Bhutan’s DGPC Sign Pact for 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project
On 6 October 2026, Adani Power Limited and Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) to develop the 770 megawatt(MW) Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project on the Chamkharchhu River in Zhemgang District, Bhutan.
About Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project:
Background:  It is the second major hydropower collaboration between Adani Power and DGPC after the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project agreement in September 2025.

• Both projects form part of a broader 5,000 MW hydropower development MoU signed between the Adani Group and DGPC in May 2025.

Partnership:  The project will follow a 49:51 equity partnership, with Adani Power holding 49% and DGPC holding 51%, under the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model with a 30-year concession.
Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in H1 2027, with commissioning targeted within six years of groundbreaking.
About APL:  Incorporated in 1996, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and is headed by Anil Sardana as Managing Director (MD).

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In October 2026, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, announced Karl Deisseroth, an American neuroscientist and psychiatrist, Peter Hegemann, a German biophysicist, and Georg Nagel, a German molecular plant physiologist, as the winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics in neuroscience.

• The three laureates will equally share the 12 million Swedish kronor (SEK) prize.

About the Discovery:
Concept: Optogenetics combines light-sensitive proteins and genetic methods to switch specific nerve cells on or off, overcoming the limitations of earlier brain-mapping methods that could identify associated areas but could not establish causal relationships.
Discovery: In the early 2000s, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel discovered channelrhodopsin in the single-celled green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii while studying how it moves towards light, showing that the protein acts as a light-gated ion channel.
Breakthrough: Karl Deisseroth introduced the channelrhodopsin gene into rat nerve cells and demonstrated in 2005 that blue light could trigger nerve signals, proving that the algal protein could function as a light-controlled switch in mammalian neurons, the technique was named optogenetics in 2006.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

MoL&J Notified Appointment of Chief Justices of three HCs as Supreme Court Judges
In October 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) notified the appointment of  Chief Justices (CJs) of 3 High Courts (HCs): Justice Sunita Agarwal, CJ of Gujarat HC; Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, CJ of Delhi HC; and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, CJ of Telangana HC, as Judges of the Supreme Court (SC).

• The new SC judges were appointed by the President of India Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of powers conferred by Article 124 (2) of the Constitution of India.

Other Key Appointments:
Additional Judge of Delhi HC: In addition, President Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed Gurvinder Pal Singh, Judicial Officer, as an Additional Judge of Delhi HC with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office till June, 2028.
Acting CJs 3 HCs: In Separate notifications issued by MoLJ, President Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Puthichira (P.) Sam Koshy, Judge of the Telangana HC;  Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, Judge of Gujarat HC; and Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Judge of Delhi HC, as Acting CJs of  Telangana HC, Gujarat HC and Delhi HC, respectively, after the elevation of incumbent CJs to the SC.

Indian trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari Elected to OCA Athletes Commission
On 3 October 2026, former Indian trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari was elected as the member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes Commission to represent South Asia for 2026–2030 term, following the conclusion of the Athletes Committee elections at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. 

• She became the 2nd Indian to serve on the Commission after Vice-Chairman Shiva Keshavan, an Indian luger.

About Rajeshwari Kumari:
Career: She began her trap shooting career before 2014 and won a bronze medal at the 2014 National Shotgun Championship in Patiala, Punjab.
Asian Games: She won the silver medal in the Women’s Trap Team event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China which were held in 2023 after being postponed.
Olympics: She represented India in the Women’s Trap event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and finished 22nd with a score of 113/125.
Olympic Quota:  In 2023, she earned India’s first-ever women’s trap quota spot for Paris 2024 by finishing fifth in the individual finals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan.
About OCA: Established on 16 November 1982 in New Delhi, Delhi, India, with its permanent headquarters in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Its current President is HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (Qatar).

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Union Minister Rajnath Singh Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 ‘Surya’ in Visakhapatnam, AP
On 6 October 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), launched Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) ‘Surya’, the first of five FSSs, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP). The vessel is designed to replenish Indian Navy (IN) warships with fuel, water, ammunition and other supplies while at sea.

• During the event, he also laid the keel of the fifth FSS-5 and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane at HSL.

About Fleet Support Ship-1 Surya:
Background: In 2025, the keel-laying ceremony  of the third Fleet Support Ship (FSS) was laid at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard, Kattupalli, while steel cutting for the fourth FSS was carried out at HSL. 

• HSL subcontracted two FSS to L&T Shipyard to utilise additional Indian shipbuilding capacity and support timely delivery of the programme.

Launch: The vessel was launched following traditional honours performed by Laila Swaminathan, President of the Navy Wives Wellness Association (NWWA), and entered the Bay of Bengal.

• ‘Surya’ is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being indigenously designed and built by HSL for the IN.

Capacity: The 43,500-tonne Fleet Support Ships will have enhanced cargo and fluid-carrying capacity, onboard first-line maintenance workshops, a helicopter deck for Multi-Role Helicopter operations and self-defence systems.

SPORTS

Max Verstappen Wins 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
On 4 October 2026, Max Verstappen, a Dutch-Belgian racing driver, won the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix (GP), officially the Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, for Oracle Red Bull Racing at the Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the 22nd edition of the Bahrain GP and securing Red Bull’s first victory of the season after a rain-delayed race.

• The race was the 16th round of the 2026 F1 World Championship and marked the return of Formula One racing at Sepang for the first time since 2017.

Highlights of 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix:
Podium: Kimi Antonelli finished second for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc secured third and fourth for Ferrari, with Isack Hadjar completing the top five.
Race: Antonelli and George Russell initially held a Mercedes 1-2 lead before Max Verstappen overtook both; Hamilton recovered from outside the top 10, while Leclerc recovered to fourth after Ferrari’s early difficulties.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Teacher’s Day 2026 – October 5
World Teachers’ Day (WTD) is observed annually on 5 October by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to recognise and honour the vital contribution of teachers in education and shaping future generations.
2026 Theme: “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures”
Background:
Recommendation: On 5 October 1966, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO adopted the Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in Paris, France.

• 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.

First Observance: World Teachers’ Day (WTD) was first observed on 5 October 1994, marking the anniversary of the 1966 recommendation.
Global Partnership: WTD is organised by UNESCO in partnership with the ILO, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Education International (EI).
2026 Events:The World Teachers’ Day 2026 global celebration was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, featuring high-level discussions on protecting and advancing the status of the teaching profession.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026 – October 6
World Cerebral Palsy Day (WCPD) is observed annually across the globe on 6 October to raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy (CP), recognise the achievements of people living with CP, and promote a more inclusive and accessible world.

• 2026 Theme: “Unique and united”

Background:
CP: It is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, posture and muscle coordination, usually caused by damage to the developing brain.
Declaration: The CP Alliance designated 6 October as World Cerebral Palsy Day (WCPD) in 2012.
Origin: WCPD began with the Australian campaign “Change My World in One Minute”, launched by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

World Habitat Day 2026– October 5
The United Nations (UN) observes World Habitat Day (WHD) annually on the first Monday of October to highlight the condition of human settlements and promote the right of every person to adequate shelter.

• In 2026, WHD was observed on 5 October, while in 2025 it was observed on 6 October.
• 2026 Theme: “Adequate Housing for All”

Background:
UN Recognition: On 17 December 1985, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/40/202, designating the first Monday of October as WHD.
First Observance: WHD was first celebrated in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Urban October: Observed throughout October, it promotes discussion on urban challenges and opportunities.
2026 Event:
Global Observance: The World Habitat Day 2026 global observance was held in Muscat, Oman, from 5 to 8 October 2026, marking the start of Urban October and coinciding with the Home & Building Expo.
India Observance: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated World Habitat Day 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi, under the theme “Adequate Housing for All”. Union Minister of State (MoS) Tokhan Sahu, MoHUA, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.

• The event showcased progress and best practices under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 towards achieving “Housing for All.”
• During the event, a mobile application(app) and revamped websites for PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were launched to improve access to information and beneficiary experience.

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